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Implementing the Funds Sector 2030 recommendations and the EU’s SIU strategy find strong support in this pre-Budget 2026 focussed edition, while suggestions on housing and tax system simplification also feature. The US’ BEPS Pillar Two U-turn is analysed, and what it may mean for Ireland.
This month’s roundtable has a focus on Budget 2026 with our panel giving their pre-Budget insights on why Funds Sector 2030 recommendations should be included. Budget topics include initiatives that can improve Ireland’s securitisation regime and support the European Commission’s Savings and Investments Union strategy as well as steps that need to be taken to encourage the closely-related goal to make taxation on investing in investment funds fairer for Irish residents. Calls to revamp and create incentives to encourage increased new housing activity also feature under recommendations for Budget 2026. On BEPS, we also look at the US administration’s deal with the G7 on the Global Minimum Tax and what it means for Ireland as a location for inward investment from the US.
With the recommendations of the Government’s Funds Sector Review 2030 in mind, what changes can be included in Budget 2026 to make investing more attractive for retail investors in Ireland?
Is the US deal on the Global Minimum Tax good for Ireland as well?
In light of the EU’s “Savings & Investment Union” (SIU), published in March 2025, and the recommendations from the Draghi report, what suggestions do you have to support capital raising efforts? Please refer to any recommendations from your own firm’s pre-Budget submissions.
Speaking recently at the FSI Annual Lunch Declan Bolger, chair of FSI and CEO of Irish Life, highlighted the success of consumer tax incentives in other countries to encourage savings and investment, citing the Swedish ISK savings account as an example. In your view what incentives or schemes should be put in place to encourage greater consumer/retail participation in light of EU ambitions to develop a Savings and Investment Union (SIU)?
In light of the EU’s “Savings & Investment Union” (SIU), published in March 2025, and the recommendations from the Draghi report, what suggestions do you have to support capital raising efforts? Please refer to any recommendations from your own firm’s pre-Budget submissions.
What are the main points from your firm’s pre-Budget observations on housing?
In reference to your firm’s pre-Budget communications, what are the major opportunities for the Minister of Finance to target in Budget 2026 to boost competitiveness and drive sustainable growth?
What are the main points from your firm’s pre-Budget observations on Tax Simplification?
Funds Sector Review 2030: With the recommendations of the Government's "Funds Sector Review 2030" in mind, what changes can be included in Budget 2026 to make investing more attractive for retail investors in Ireland? (For reference, in relation to this, please see Finance Dublin's exclusive interview with the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, in the Finance Dublin Yearbook (published yesterday, 12th June 2025) in which the topic is raised).
BEPS Pillar Two: Is the US deal on the Global Minimum Tax good for Ireland as well?
Consumer tax incentives: Speaking recently at the FSI Annual Lunch Declan Bolger, chair of FSI and CEO of Irish Life, highlighted the success of consumer tax incentives in other countries to encourage savings and investment, citing the Swedish ISK savings account as an example. In your view what incentives or schemes should be put in place to encourage greater consumer/retail participation in light of EU ambitions to develop a Savings and Investment Union (SIU)?
The EU's new "Savings & Investment Union" (SIU) and corporate funding: In light of the EU's "Savings & Investment Union" (SIU), published in March 2025, and the recommendations from the Draghi report, what suggestions do you have to support corporates' capital raising efforts? Please refer to any recommendations from your own firm's pre-Budget submissions.
Housing: What are the main points from your firm’s pre-Budget observations on housing?
Budget 2026 - opportunities: In reference to your firm's pre-Budget communications, what are the major opportunities for the Minister of Finance to target in Budget 2026 to boost competitiveness and drive sustainable growth?
Tax Simplification: What are the main points from your firm’s pre-Budget observations on Tax Simplification?
Domestic Tax Law reform: What is your number one wish for domestic tax law reform?